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Tips for Chinese Public Holidays

For foreign tourists who plan to visit China, we suggest you to avoid the Chinese public holidays. Because during these days, the domestic tourists also start their China tours, the peak time of tourism may cause most destinations more crowded than the usual days.

Here is general information about the China public holidays in 2013, 2014 and 2015 for your reference.
 
Chinese Public Holidays Calendar
Public Holidays
How many days
2013
2014
2015
New Year's Day
3 days
Jan. 1 to 3
Jan. 1 to 3
Jan. 1 to 3
7 days
Feb. 9 to 15
Jan. 30 to Feb 5
Feb. 18 to 24
3 days
Apr. 4 to 6
Apr. 4 to 6
Apr. 4 to 6
Labor Day
3 days
Apr. 29 to May. 1
May. 1 to 3
May.1 to 3
3 days
Jun. 10 to 12
May. 31 to Jun. 2
Jun. 20 to 22
3 days
Sep. 19 to 21
Sep. 6 to 8
Sep. 26 to 8
National Day Holiday
7 days
Oct. 1 to 7
Oct. 1 to 7
Oct. 1 to 7

By the way, some special periods may also cause the tourist season such as the Canton Fair in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. International Confucius Culture Festival in Qufu, etc… 

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